Salter No.2 Convex Iron L190

Original, quality, late 19th century, cast iron smoothing iron with a convex sole. Used to iron cold water starched items such as gents dickie fronts, collars and cuffs. This example is embossed "Silvesters Patent, Salters" and "2" for the size. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good order.